{"id":25952232,"date":"2026-05-26T17:30:52","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T17:30:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/csteconfdev.wpengine.com\/?page_id=25952232"},"modified":"2026-05-26T17:42:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T17:42:27","slug":"first-time-attendee-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.csteconference.org\/index.php\/first-time-attendee-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"First Time Attendee 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;hero section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; background_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.2)&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.csteconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PC_5849-scaled.jpg&#8221; background_blend=&#8221;overlay&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;27px||20px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;130px||130px|&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.2&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Open Sans|700|||||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_5_font=&#8221;Open Sans|600|||||||&#8221; header_5_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_5_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; header_5_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_font_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_font_phone=&#8221;&#8221; header_font_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;margin: auto&#8221; header_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset2&#8243; header_5_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset2&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h1>2026 CSTE Annual Conference First Time Attendee Guidance<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;First Paragraph&#8221; module_id=&#8221;day-one&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.2&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;5px||3px||false|false&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;zoom&#8221; animation_intensity_zoom=&#8221;10%&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.2&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;|auto|9px|auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||4px|||&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.2&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2.1em&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||1px|||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;margin: auto&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The video below is designed to help first-time attendees feel informed, confident, and prepared for the CSTE Annual Conference. Whether you are new to the conference or attending for the first time in your current role, this overview will walk you through what to expect and how to make the most of your experience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this video,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0learn about the many benefits of attending the conference, including professional development opportunities, networking events, educational sessions, and ways to engage with peers and public health leaders from across the country. The video will also highlight key conference features, provide helpful tips for navigating the event, and point out areas of interest that may be especially valuable for first-time attendees.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We encourage you to watch the video before arriving to help you plan your schedule,\u00a0identify\u00a0opportunities that align with your interests, and feel ready to fully\u00a0participate\u00a0in the conference experience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;28px&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The video below is designed to help first-time attendees feel informed, confident, and prepared for the CSTE Annual Conference. 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